‘Pandiya Naadu,’ a revenge saga
By Mythily Ramachandran
A Suseenthiran film
carries great expectations and ‘Pandiya Naadu’ is no different.
Set in Madurai, the film is pivoted around a mafia gang led by Simmhakkal Ravi (Sharath Lohitashwa) who rules the temple town ruthlessly. For him money and power means everything.
Nagarajan, an honest officer working in a granite quarry refuses to toe in line with his demands, so he is bumped off in a so called accident.
When his family learns the truth behind the tragedy, his younger brother Sivakumar (Vishal) plans on avenging the death. Little does he know that his father, (director Bharatiraja) a retired government employee is harbouring a similar idea.
How does an ordinary man fight a system that sides with the wicked and powerful? That forms the crux of this revenge saga.
After his last film, ‘Aadhalal Kadhal Seeiver,’ a romantic drama with a socially relevant message Suseenthiran tries his hand at a completely different genre. And he impresses with his story telling that is convincing and honest. Of course you can expect gore when the story is happening in Madurai and knife wielding goons are in plenty.
Woven into this story is a cute love story between Siva who runs a mobile service center and a teacher, Malar (Lakshmi Menon).
Vishal completely transforms himself into the stammering Siva, who in the face of adversity does not hesitate to strike. And he becomes a man possessed to kill. Stunt master Anal Arasu’s choreography is brilliant. The action sequences bring an authenticity to the scenes without making Siva a superhero.
For good humour, watch out for Soori, who plays Siva’s close buddy.
Making his presence felt, albeit in a small role is Vikranth, as Siva’s friend. Who would have thought that the vulnerable father in ‘Ethir Neechal,’ could deliver such a powerful performance as ruthless don? Kannada actor Sharath Lohithaswa as Ravi is splendid.
Another surprise is director Bharatiraja playing Siva’s father and the veteran delivers with aplomb.
Produced by Vishal with music by Imman, ‘Pandiya Naadu,’ is a compelling watch.
Set in Madurai, the film is pivoted around a mafia gang led by Simmhakkal Ravi (Sharath Lohitashwa) who rules the temple town ruthlessly. For him money and power means everything.
Nagarajan, an honest officer working in a granite quarry refuses to toe in line with his demands, so he is bumped off in a so called accident.
When his family learns the truth behind the tragedy, his younger brother Sivakumar (Vishal) plans on avenging the death. Little does he know that his father, (director Bharatiraja) a retired government employee is harbouring a similar idea.
How does an ordinary man fight a system that sides with the wicked and powerful? That forms the crux of this revenge saga.
After his last film, ‘Aadhalal Kadhal Seeiver,’ a romantic drama with a socially relevant message Suseenthiran tries his hand at a completely different genre. And he impresses with his story telling that is convincing and honest. Of course you can expect gore when the story is happening in Madurai and knife wielding goons are in plenty.
Woven into this story is a cute love story between Siva who runs a mobile service center and a teacher, Malar (Lakshmi Menon).
Vishal completely transforms himself into the stammering Siva, who in the face of adversity does not hesitate to strike. And he becomes a man possessed to kill. Stunt master Anal Arasu’s choreography is brilliant. The action sequences bring an authenticity to the scenes without making Siva a superhero.
For good humour, watch out for Soori, who plays Siva’s close buddy.
Making his presence felt, albeit in a small role is Vikranth, as Siva’s friend. Who would have thought that the vulnerable father in ‘Ethir Neechal,’ could deliver such a powerful performance as ruthless don? Kannada actor Sharath Lohithaswa as Ravi is splendid.
Another surprise is director Bharatiraja playing Siva’s father and the veteran delivers with aplomb.
Produced by Vishal with music by Imman, ‘Pandiya Naadu,’ is a compelling watch.
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